b'20 MCO PASSENGER TRANSPORTskylight allows sunlight to pervade the area, reminding travelers they are, indeed, in the Sunshine State. Designed by Bigtime Design Studios, Brightline stations are meticulously built through the lens of todays traveler, the company says.ENGAGE PASSENGERSThe airport partnered with Synect to promote the new rail service and integrate its schedule into MCOs existingENHANCE OPERATIONSnetwork of more than 2,000 connected displays. The team developed custom visual content to greet, guide and assist rail passengers throughout the airport. In addition to providing AUTOMATE PROCESSEScolor-coded schedule information via its flagship Passenger360product, Synect integrated visual cues into wayfinding signs,FROM CURBSIDE TO GATESMCOincluding animated icons such as trains and arrows that guide passengers to the new station. The companys ReadySeeGoAND BACK CHECK-IN portable totems provide guidance in areas that lack permanent infrastructure or are under construction. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority continues to excel in offering innovative services and facilities to passengers, says Yahav Ran, founder and chief executive officer of Synect. We are thrilled to support these enhancements with our flexible, engaging and fun visual solutions. LEARN MORERiders have two fare options. SMART service includes Synect added icons for the new train station to existingcomplimentary Wi-Fi, multiple power/USB outlets and food/ Scan QR codewayfinding displays. beverages available for purchase. Brightline likens it to a businessDFW for infoclass ticket from an airline. PREMIUM is more of a first-class experience with added amenities including a dedicated lounge,MULTILINGUAL priority boarding, checked luggage and complimentary snacksWAYFINDING and beverages. A $100 million maintenance and storage facility is located on 62 acres at the southwest corner of MCOs property. Commonly referred to as Basecamp, the 138,000-square-foot facility provides much-needed space for service work (up to 16 trains daily) and storage of the rail companys vehicles. It includes aLASfully automated 12,275-square-foot train wash, an 80,000-gallon biodiesel fuel farm and maintenance and storage tracks that areSECURITY longer than two football fields. Basecamp operates 24/7, with areas for engineers, conductors, technicians and inspectors.CHECKPOINT The Brightline trains were produced in partnership with Siemens Mobility. The stainless-steel coaches include special ergonomic seating, contemporary communication systems and enhanced Wi-Fi. Aviation Remains the FocusThibault emphasizes that even as the Greater Orlando Aviation RUNWAYS & TAXIWAYS Authority worked on adding more rail service, it never lost sight of Creating smooth takeoffs and landingsits primary goals at MCO.at airports across the country.As we continue to grow as a community, and as a region, we have a unique opportunity to leverage our assets and provide a premium transportation network while also remain true to our mission, which is to seamlessly connect Florida and the world through exceptional experiences, collaboration and creativity for 1-888-AVCON-99 See how AVCON putsour nearly 60 million passengers, he concludes.OUR SOLUTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PFC FUNDING! LEARN MORE AT www.avconinc.com the pieces together. SYNECTMEDIA.COM/PFC July | August 2024AirportImprovement.com'